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Financial and Economic Dictionary

A collaborative initiative uniting 11 partners from the government sector, this dictionary is built to serve as a unified reference and vital knowledge hub for specialists and enthusiasts alike. It aims to enhance financial literacy, support the Kingdom's development process in light of Saudi Vision 2030, at a time when terminology is no longer just a linguistic tool, but have become pillars of knowledge on which policies are built, legislation is formulated, and dialogue between specialists, decision-makers and relevant authorities in the financial sector is managed.

Your gateway to comprehensive financial knowledge with more than 2000 financial and economic terms

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Entrepreneurship

The process of starting and managing a business, taking on financial risks in hopes of profit. Entrepreneurs drive innovation and economic growth.

Reasons for Buying Specification Booknote

Reasons for the participation of the supplier or the contractor in the bidding.

Orderbook

A record of buy and sell orders for a financial instrument, such as stocks or bonds, indicating the current market demand and supply, which can impact prices and trading activity.

Money Velocity

An economic measure that tracks the number of times a single unit of currency is used to purchase goods and services over a specific period of time.

Debt Ceiling

A limit set by the government on how much debt it can accumulate, requiring Congressional approval to raise it.

Digital Supply Chains

An integrated system that relies on modern technology to manage the movement of goods, data, and funds across all stages of production and distribution, from the supplier to the end customers.

Salary scale

A table showing the prescribed salary for each grade or job level, including allowances and incentives, if any.

Maturity Year

Employee's monthly salary slip is paid, every year according to Gregorian calendar, in which the entitlement, deductions and monthly allowances are shown.

High-Risk Bonds

A bond with a high risk of default and a low credit rating, often offering high returns to compensate for the risk.

Service Capacity

It is the maximum total number of transactions or operations that a call center can process during a given period of time.

Settlement Price

The value of the transaction fees that has been done.

Exchange Rate

The value of one currency in terms of another (e.g., 1 USD = 0.92 EUR). It fluctuates due to market forces, government policies, and economic conditions.

Floating Interest Rate

A loan or investment rate that adjusts based on market conditions.

Circular Supply Chain

A supply chain model focused on sustainability through recycling and resource efficiency.

Tax Year

The fiscal year of the taxpayer as defined by the tax laws.

Municipal Bond

A debt security issued by a state, municipality, or local government to fund public projects. Credit ratings for municipal bonds assess the issuer's ability to make interest and principal payments.

Floating Rate Note (FRN)

A debt security with an interest rate that fluctuates based on a specific reference rate or benchmark, offering periodic interest payments that vary with market conditions.

Share

Share of any company wherever incorporated. The definition of “share” includes every instrument having the characteristics of equity.

Quote-Driven Market

A market structure where prices for financial instruments are primarily determined by quotes or bids from market makers or dealers.

Person

Any natural or legal person recognized as such under the laws of the Kingdom.

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